Casette del porto di Sciacca

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Apartment |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Sciacca in Sicily

From £250 per week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, car advised, pets welcome

About the home

This lovely three-room apartment "Le Casette del Porto di Sciacca" lies in the heart of Port of Sciacca, finished to a high standard with plenty of unique details, available to rent for short periods.

The three-room apartment (about 40 square meters) is made up of a master bedroom, double bedroom, bathroom with shower, kitchen and living room with sofa bed (5 beds). In the living room and in the master bedroom there are two large windows that open out fully and have stunning views of the sea port of Sciacca, which is only few metres away.

The apartment is in a great position, situated in the famous seaside resort of Agrigento and only a few kms from the most important archaeological sites in Western Sicily. It is only a few steps to the historic centre of Sciacca and the beaches. The port is the meeting point for tourists and inhabitants of Sciacca. The promenade is full of restaurants, many specialising in seafood. Sciacca, after Mazara del Vallo, is the second navy port in Sicily. The blue sea meets the sky in this evocative Italian fishing town.

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The Sicily region

Sicily is an autonomous region of Italy with just over five million inhabitants. It is also the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. In addition, several much smaller islands surrounding it are also considered to be part of Sicily. Throughout much of its history Sicily has been considered a crucial strategic location due in large part to its importance for Mediterranean trade routes. The area was highly regarded as part of Magna Graecia, with Cicero describing Siracusa as the greatest and most beautiful city of all Ancient Greece.

Sicily is rich in culture, especially with regard to the arts, cuisine, architecture and language. The Sicilian countryside is dotted with orange and lemon orchards, and the natural beauty of the region impresses tourists year after year. Sicily also holds importance for archaeological and ancient sites such as the Necropolis of Pantalica and the Valley of the Temples.

The Sciacca area

Sciacca is a town in the province of Agrigento on the southwestern coast of Sicily. It has noteworthy views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Sciacca Thermae was founded in the 5th century BCE by the Greeks, as its name imports, as a thermal spa for Selinunte, whose citizens came there to bathe in the sulphurous springs of Mt. Cronio, which rises up behind the town. We have no account of the existence of a town on the site during the period of the independence of Selinunte, though there is little doubt that the thermal waters would always have attracted some population to the spot. Nor even under the Romans did the place attain to anything like the same importance with the northern Thermae; and there is little doubt that Pliny is mistaken in assigning the rank of a colonia to the southern instead of the northern town of the name. Strabo mentions the waters (τὰ ὕδατα τὰ Σελινούντια, Strab. vi. p. 275); and they are again noticed in the Itineraries under the name of Aquae Labodes or Labrodes (Itin. Ant. p. 89; Tab. Peut.)

Sciacca itself owes its origins to the Saracens, who settled there in the 9th century. Although the origins of the town's name have been much debated, it is thought to have come from the Arabic word "xacca" (شاقة), meaning "water". The Saracens built the original walls and laid out the street grid, which was later expanded by the Normans. Throughout much of the Middle Ages, the town was at the centre of a bloody feud between rival baronial families and, it was the citizenry that bore the brunt of the fighting; in less than 100 years over half the population was killed by one side or the other.

Sciacca events:
The Carnival of Sciacca. - The Feast of the Shrine of St. Calogero (Tuesday after Pentecost) - the Festival of the Sea with the procession of the statue of St. Peter (June 29) - Saccense the summer with musical theater and folk art varies (between June and September) - the Festival agriculture with tastings of typical products and events (September) - The Saccense August with the procession of Our Lady of emergency (15 August). On the same day will also organize musical events and sports tourism.

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Guestbook for Casette del porto di Sciacca

Group from England (4 adult) May 2010
We had a wonderful holiday in Sciacca the highlight of which was the location of your apartment looking straight out over the harbour. We spent many hours just simply sipping "Peroni's" and gazing out over the busy harbour and into the sea beyond.
We would highly recommend your apartment to anyone staying in the lovely town of Sciacca.

Couple from Netherlands
Location is during the day quite dynamic (like a fisher port uses to be), at night it is quiet; for us the perfect mix; Sciacca itself is a nice friendly little town that is not filthy like Palermo and full with friendly people.

English Couple
We were very satisfied with the service of the host and the apartment. Because it is based beside the harbour it may not suit everyone but for us it was very good.

Family from Bristol (2adults 2 children)
We have enjoyed stay here very much in your lovely apartment in Sciacca and look forward to coming again! Thank you.

Le "casette" is a friendly, relaxed family run complex surrounded by the sea. It is located in the port of the town.
I stayed there last March for a week. I was particularly pleased with the structure perfectly restored and the charming, relaxing atmosphere.
Definetelly an Experience that must be repeated!
John

Dear Casette del Porto,
I stayed with you several times last summer. I love the sea can be seen from the window and the fabulous beach a few meters from the trap. Are never satisfied diving and sunbathing. And then in the the morning I like to buy fresh fish directly from the boats that have caught. I really liked you to stay especially for the sounds and smells of a typical sicilian port. This is Sicily! Thanks!
Manuela

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	7 Jan 11	29 May 11	300€ 300	0-	0-	3 Nights
Middle Season	29 May 11	23 Jul 11	400€ 400	0-	0-	3 Nights
High Season	23 Jul 11	6 Aug 11	585€ 585	0-	0-	1 Week
August Season	6 Aug 11	21 Aug 11	785€ 785	0-	0-	1 Week
Middle Season	21 Aug 11	25 Sep 11	400€ 400	0-	0-	3 Nights
Low Season	25 Sep 11	1 Jan 12	300€ 300	0-	0-	3 Nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Prices include costs of water, electricity, gas, bed and bathroom linen for each person and cleaning final. The price does not include air conditioning and heating fee on consumption. For holiday periods (Carnival - Easter - Christmas and New Year) ask for availability and prices. Deposit € 150.

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2 years listed You are contacting Porto Di Sciacca S.R.L. Landline +39 320 8320192 Mobile n/a Payment accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This apartment has so far received 0 reviews.